MARAKEZ Unveils a Hub for Urban Designers at District Five – A Fusion of Creativity, Diversity, and Innovation

MARAKEZ launches the newest destination with District 5 – a dynamic hub for local brands to showcase their unique creations and connect them with a wider audience
▪ Ashmawy: The fusion of creativity and innovation at District 5 underscores MARAKEZ’s commitment to fostering a dynamic business environment
CAIRO, EGYPT – February 2024 – MARAKEZ, Egypt’s leading and award-winning mixed-use developer, introduces a groundbreaking initiative for urban designers at District 5. MARAKEZ introduces the newest upcoming destination East Cairo. This pioneering project, open inside D5M near Gate B, hosts 21 local designers who showcase their talent and products.
This ‘newest upcoming destination’ at District 5 provides a dynamic platform for local brands to expand their network and increase their exposure, thus gaining regional traction. It includes a lineup of Egypt’s finest pool of designers, including brands like Ellie Home, Zee, Bubblzz, Yawza, Sadu, Baynoire, Theyab, Myne, Fufa, Opio, Nexus, ECRU, Jellavu, Cocan, Pop Kult, Frillu, Palma, In Your Shoe.
MARAKEZ’s hub for urban designers comes with a distinctive character that integrates entertainment, art and educational activities into its agenda. Visitors can enjoy an exceptional shopping experience in a dynamic space that hosts talks and workshops regularly.
MARAKEZ has been a proud, long-time supporter of the Egyptian fashion industry. In addition to hosting the Egypt Fashion Awards 2022 and 2023, MARAKEZ also supported Egypt’s first-ever fashion industry delegation to MQ Vienna Fashion Week in 2021. MARAKEZ prides itself on its unwavering support of emerging talent nationwide across various fields and providing innovative premises highlighting the importance of fashion in Egyptian culture.
MARAKEZ’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ashraf Maklad, expressed enthusiasm about the innovative venture, stating, “MARAKEZ has always supported emerging talent, whether from designers, athletes, or entrepreneurs. We aim to create a dynamic retail space that allows emerging designers to engage with customers, celebrating diversity and creativity. MARAKEZ has consistently pushed the boundaries of the retail experience, providing added value to the fashion and retail ecosystem, and this venture follows suit. We believe in showcasing local talent, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of District Five, and establishing it as a must-visit destination for those seeking original, locally crafted products.”
In a remarkable move to support and celebrate local talent, Dr. Ibrahim Ashmawy, First Assistant Minister of Supply & Trade and Head of the Internal Trade Development Authority (ITIDA), is going to embark on a tour to personally congratulate homegrown brands showcased at District 5’s newest destination that’s supported by MARAKEZ by providing a hub for urban designers.
Commenting on this initiative and MARAKEZ’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the growth of talent, Dr. Ashmawy stated, “I am thrilled to visit the MARAKEZ hub for urban designers at District Five and embark on such an inspiring journey into the heart of our nation’s creativity and entrepreneurship. It’s remarkable to see such a diverse range of local brands coming together in one dynamic space like District Five. I am pleased to witness the growth and success that awaits these homegrown brands as they make their mark both locally and internationally.”
With this hub and similar concept stores like Space 17 and Go Native at Mall of Arabia, MARAKEZ continues to get creative in spotlighting its community as a robust ecosystem for innovators and a hub for different ways of thinking. The integration MARAKEZ has put together at the District Five office park brings leading retail entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors into one place and simultaneously crafts a space for designers, fashion enthusiasts, and creators to celebrate the diversity and creativity of local talents.